Dr. Alan W Brown M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1717 Shipyard Blvd Suite 140 Wilmington NC, 28403Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Alan Brown is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Brown specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Brown can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Brown can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1982
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1982
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement, Refractive Surgery
- Cataracts
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Dr. Mary Elizabeth Price M.D.1907 S 17th Street Wilmington NC 28401![]()
Dr. Thomas Howard Maloy MD1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr Wilmington NC 28403![]()
Dr. Scott William Tunis M.D.1001 Military Cutoff Rd Wilmington NC 28405
Nearest Hospitals
NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401